The back-to-back design week held in Milan in April, followed by the Met Gala in May, has unleashed a fashion frenzy, stimulating minds and setting off an impulsive adrenaline rush of dizzying proportions. With the Design Week 2026 generating a direct economic impact of about €255 million, some 800,000 attendees flocked from 167 countries to savour the visually stimulating showcase.